User’s

Manual MPC430
TMC Display
User’s Manual

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Preface
• Thank you for purchasing this TMC display MPC430.
• To ensure safe use of this TMC display, be sure to thoroughly read this User’s Manual be-
fore you start using the display.
• After you have finished reading this User’s Manual, be sure to keep it at your side.

Cautions Upon Use

• Special cautions
This device and manual use the following safety-related alerts.
• Description of Alerts
Alert Description
This alert describes precautions that might endanger the life or body of
WARNING the user if unobserved.
This alert describes precautions that might cause an injury to the user
CAUTION or damage the device if unobserved.

• Description of Symbols
Symbol Description

This symbol indicates a forbidden action.

The actual forbidden action is illustrated in the symbol or by an illustration or text nearby.
FORBIDDEN
This symbol indicates an instructed action that must be performed.
The actual instruction is illustrated in the symbol or by an illustration or text nearby.
INSTRUCTION
This symbol indicates a caution.
The actual caution is illustrated in the symbol or by an illustration or text nearby.
CAUTION

WARNING
Do not disassemble, repair or modify this device.
Doing so might cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
For inspection, adjustments and repair, contact our Service Dept.
Do not allow this device to get wet.
Do not operate with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock.
Do not allow water to enter inside this device. Doing so might cause fire or malfunction.

! Connect the power cable to a 24 VDC power supply.

Connecting to a power supply other than a 24 VDC power supply might cause fire or malfunction.
Do not change the setting in such a way that will interfere with ship’s operations during a
voyage.
Doing so might cause an accident at sea.

! Should this device emit smoke or unusual smell, generate heat or show any other abnormalities,
immediately turn the device OFF and stop use of the device. After that, contact our service repre-
sentative. Continued use in this state might cause fire or malfunction.

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CAUTION
Do not test using a Megger.
Doing so might cause malfunction.

Do not tap or shock the device to impact.

Doing so might cause malfunction.

Do not scratch with pointed objects.

Doing so might cause malfunction.

Do not use organic solvents (paint thinner, benzene, etc.) when cleaning the device.
Before you clean the device, turn the system OFF. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.

 For Accurate True Headings

This device displays and outputs the true heading as long as the variation is accurate and the de-
viation is correct. If there is any factor that causes the variation or deviation to change, this device
may not display or output the accurate true heading.
Factors that may cause the variation to change include:
• Lightning
• Magnetic storm
• Voyages in particular sea areas under the influence of magnetic fields (e.g., Elba Island, St.
Helena Island, etc.)
• Vessel movement (manual variation correction)
Factors that may cause the deviation to change include:
• Vessel movement
• Vessel listing
• Change of cargo
• Shock
• Influence of other vessels or nearby constructions
• Voyages in particular sea areas under the influence of magnetic fields (e.g., Elba Island, St.
Helena Island, etc.)

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MPC430 TMC Display

User’s Manual

IM 80B91C01-E 1st Edition

CONTENTS
Preface.......................................................................................................................i
Cautions Upon Use...................................................................................................i
1. OUTLINE..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Outline................................................................................................................. 1-1
2. OPERATION............................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Index to Parts and Controls.............................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Inverting the Display Color............................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Switching Screens............................................................................................. 2-3
2.3.1 Moving between Screens................................................................... 2-3
2.3.2 Back to the Normal Mode................................................................... 2-3
2.4 How to View Screens......................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.1 How to View the Normal Mode........................................................... 2-5
2.4.2 How to View the Main Menu Mode..................................................... 2-5
2.4.3 How to View the Selection Mode........................................................ 2-6
2.4.4 How to View the Setup Mode.............................................................. 2-6
2.5 Changing Screen Brightness (DIMMER Adjustment).................................... 2-7
2.5.1 Changing Screen Brightness at “Normal mode”................................ 2-7
2.5.2 Changing Screen Brightness at “DIMMER SET”............................... 2-7
2.6 Changing Display LCD Contrast (CONTRAST Adjustment)......................... 2-8
2.7 Correcting Deviation.......................................................................................... 2-9
2.8 Correcting Variation......................................................................................... 2-10
2.9 Correcting Alignment...................................................................................... 2-11
2.10 Checking the data communication fromGPS receiver (OPTION).............. 2-12
2.11 Checking Error Information............................................................................ 2-13
2.12 Checking Software Version Information....................................................... 2-14
2.13 Performing an LCD Display/Buzzer Test....................................................... 2-15
2.14 Operation at an Error....................................................................................... 2-16
2.14.1 System Error..................................................................................... 2-16
2.14.2 CPU FAIL.......................................................................................... 2-16
3. DEVICE CONFIGURATION....................................................................... 3-1
3.1 External Appearance......................................................................................... 3-1

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4. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Functional Specifications................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Performance Specifications............................................................................. 4-1
4.3 Environment....................................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 Configuration..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.5 Details of Data Output....................................................................................... 4-3
5. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Error Codes........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Possible Causes and Remedies....................................................................... 5-2
APPENDIX........................................................................................................APP-1
Appendix 1. DIP Switch Settings............................................................................... APP-1
Appendix 2. Parts List................................................................................................ APP-2

Revision Information................................................................................................i

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1. OUTLINE

1.1 Outline
This device display and output true heading, magnetic heading, variation and deviation. True
heading is calculated with magnetic heading, variation and deviation.
For correction of variation, two functions are provided. One function is for automatically correcting
variation based upon position information and UTC information from the GPS Receiver (OP-
TION). The other function is for allowing the operator to manually enter and set correction data.
For correction of deviation, a function is provided for allowing the operator to manually enter and
set correction data.

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2. OPERATION

2.1 Index to Parts and Controls

The following shows the index to parts and controls.
LCD display

358 9°
MAG. 001.1ﾟ
.
FAIL LED
VAR. 5.6ﾟW'ly
DEV. 3.4ﾟE'ly

FAIL
○
SET
Buzzer hole
MODE ▼ ▲ BZ STOP
SET/Bz STOP key
This key applies setting values, move between screens,
check occurrence of failures, and stop the buzzer.
DOWN, UP keys
These keys select displays
and setting values.
MODE key
This key moves to the display
setup menu from the Normal
mode, and back to the Normal
mode from the any screens.

Name Function and Operation Method

LCD display Displays various data and system information.
This key is used for moving to other screens from the Normal mode.
MODE key When the MODE key is pressed in the Normal mode, the display switches to the display
setup menu.
MODE
Also, when the MODE key is pressed after setting or verifying data in various screens, the
Normal mode is switched to.
DOWN key
The functions of these keys differ depending on the operation screen.
▼ These keys are used for moving between screens in modes other than the Normal
mode.
They are also used for switching display information in any screen and for setting data.
UP key
In the dimmer setup, contrast setup, deviation correction, variation correction, and
▼ alignment correction screens, they are used for selecting setting values.

SET/Bz STOP key

This key is used for applying setting values or stop the buffer (for checking failure).
SET
BZ STOP
Also, used for applying settings made in the Setup mode.

FAIL LED This LED blinks or lights when an error has occurred.
When the key is pressed with an error occurring, blinking of the LED stops and the
SET
BZ STOP

FAIL
○
LED lights.
When the key is pressed with the cause of the error removed, the LED goes out.
SET
BZ STOP

Note

FAIL LED is not operation key. If you push strong, it maybe cause malfunction.
Do not pick Buzzer hole with a needle.

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2.2 Inverting the Display Color

The text and background of the LCD display can be inverted. [Normal mode]

At starting black text on a white background is selected.

The text and background can be inverted by pressing the MODE key with the SET
BZ STOP

key held down in the Normal mode. This feature is provided in the Normal
mode and is not available in other screens.
(Black text on a white background is used for body text descriptions.)

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2.3 Switching Screens

This section describes how to switch screens and move between screens.
Moving between screens (excerpt)
Normal mode
Normal
mode When the MODE key is
pressed in a screen other
than the Normal mode

Main Display
setup menu Correction menu Information menu
Menu
mode

Selection
mode

Dimmer setup Contrast setup Deviation Variation Alignment Error Software version
correction correction correction information information
display display
* When the MODE key is pressed,
the mode returns to the Normal mode
(excluding the processing state when
performing alignment correction).

The screen hierarchy is broadly classified into four modes: Normal mode, Main Menu mode,
Selection mode, and Setup mode.
The MODE , , and keys are used in different combinations to switch between each of the
▼ SET
▼ BZ STOP

screens.
(The Setup mode is not drawn to in the above illustration. Please refer to the illustration in the
following page.)

2.3.1 Moving between Screens

The following table shows how to move to each screen from the Normal mode.
Screen Name How to Move to each Screen Ref. Section
Display setup menu Press the MODE key.
Dimmer setup Press the MODE and SET
BZ STOP keys in order. See section 2.5.
Contrast setup Press the , and or in order. See section 2.6.
SET
▼
MODE BZ STOP ▼

Correction menu Press the and keys in order.

▼
MODE

Deviation setup Press the , and keys in order. See section 2.7.
▼ SET
MODE BZ STOP

Variation setup Press the , , , and keys in order. See section 2.8.
▼ SET
▼
MODE BZ STOP

Alignment setup Press the , , , and keys in order. See section 2.9.
▼ SET
▼ ▼
MODE BZ STOP

Information menu Press the , and keys in order.

▼ ▼
MODE

Error information display Press the , , and keys in order. See section 2.10.
▼ ▼ SET
MODE BZ STOP

Software version display Press the , , , and or keys in order. See section 2.11.
▼ ▼ SET
▼
MODE BZ STOP ▼

Error notice This is automatically displayed when an error occurs. See section 2.14.

2.3.2 Back to the Normal Mode

You can move to the Normal mode by pressing the MODE key in any screen.
If you return to the Normal mode while you are setting or correcting setting values in the Setup
mode, details you have set so far will be cancelled.
(You can not move to the Normal mode when performing alignment correction.)

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0000. Normal mode

Normal
mode
When the MODE key is
pressed in a screen
other than the Normal mode

1000.
Main Display setup 2000. 3000. SET
BZ STOP
When the key is pressed in the
menu Correction menu Information menu
Menu information menu, the details of the
mode error information differs depending
on error occurrence.

2100. 3100. Error information

1100. 1200. Deviation 2200. 2300. display (when there 3200. Software version
Selection Dimmer setup Contrast setup correction Alignment correction is no error) information display
Variation correction
mode

SET
BZ STOP
The key moves
to the automatic setup screen when
Setup AUTO is displayed and to the manual
mode 1100. 2110. 2210. setup screen when MAN is displayed. 3100. Error information display
Dimmer setup 1210. Contrast setup Deviation correction Variation correction (automatic) 2310. Password entry (when there is an error)

2220. 2320.
Manual correction entry Alignment correction
SET
BZ STOP
When the key is pressed after
the cause of the error is removed,
the error information will be deleted.

2210. Variation
correction (manual)

Alignment correction is
performed in 30° increments.
SET
Repeatedly press the key BZ STOP

during the correction.

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* When the MODE key is pressed, the mode returns to the Normal mode 2330.
(excluding the processing state when performing alignment correction). End of correction

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2.4 How to View Screens

This section describes how to view screens.

2.4.1 How to View the Normal Mode

[Normal mode] [Normal mode]
When data is normal When data is abnormal

(1) True heading

(2) Magnetic direction

(3) Variation
(4) Deviation

(1) True heading

The current heading is displayed as the true heading.
When the magnetic heading is in error, the true heading is displayed as “---.-”.
(2) Magnetic heading
The current prow heading is displayed as the magnetic heading.
When the magnetic heading is in error, “---.-” is displayed.
(3) Variation
The variation is displayed. If you select automatic collection, this value shows variation of
present position. If you select manual correction, this value shows you set.
E’ly indicates that the corrected value (unit: °) is Easterly, and W’ly indicates that it is
Westerly. If any error related with GPS receiver signal will be occurred, the text “VAR.” is
displayed inversely.
(4) Deviation
The deviation is displayed.
E’ly indicates that the corrected value (unit: °) is Easterly, and W’ly indicates that it is
Westerly.

2.4.2 How to View the Main Menu Mode

This item describes the display setup menu using the Main Menu mode as an example.
[Main Menu mode]

(1) True heading

(2) Menu title
(3) Menu items

(1) True heading

The current heading is displayed as the true heading.
(2) Menu title
The menu title is displayed here.
In this example, “SCREEN” shows that the menu is the display setup menu. Otherwise,
“CORRECTION” indicates the correction menu and “INFORMATION” indicates the
information menu.
(3) Menu items
The individual screen names that comprise the screen group are displayed.
In this example, “DIMMER SET” and “CONTRAST SET” are displayed as the member
screens of this screen group.

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2.4.3 How to View the Selection Mode

This item describes the dimmer setup menu using the Selection mode as an example.
[Selection mode]

(1) True heading

(2) Screen title
(3) Current value or information

(1) True heading

The current heading is displayed as the true heading.
(2) Screen title
The screen title is displayed here.
In this example, “DIMMER SET” indicates the dimmer setup.
(3) Current value or information
The current setting values, correction values or their information in each of the Selection
modes are displayed here.
“XX” in this example indicates any current setting value (numerical value).

2.4.4 How to View the Setup Mode

This item describes the dimmer setup menu using the Setup mode as an example.
[Setup mode]

(1) True heading

(2) Screen title
(3) Setting value

(1) True heading

The current prow heading is displayed as the true heading.
(2) Screen title
The screen title is displayed here.
In this example, “DIMMER SET” indicates the dimmer setup.
(3) Setting value
The setting value is inversely displayed here. The setting value is changed by pressing the
or ▼ key.
▼

“XX” in this example indicates any current setting value (numerical value).

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2.5 Changing Screen Brightness

(DIMMER Adjustment)
To change the screen brightness, change the setting value at
“DIMMER SET” or press / ▼ key at Normal mode. In this
▼

screen, you can set the brightness of the LCD display and the
DIMMER SET
brightness of lighting of keys. Selection mode

2.5.1 Changing Screen Brightness at

“Normal mode”
To increase the brightness, press the key.
▼

To decrese the brightness, press the ▼ key.

DIMMER SET
Setup mode
2.5.2 Changing Screen Brightness at
“DIMMER SET”
(1) With the Normal mode displayed, press MODE and in order to SET
BZ STOP

display “DIMMER SET”. (See section 2.3.1, “Moving between

Screens”.)
The current setting value is displayed in the screen.
(2) When you press the key the setting value is inversely dis-
SET
BZ STOP

played and the dimmer value can be set.

The following key operations are possible in this screen.

To increase the brightness, press the key. The maximum value
▼

is “50”.
To decrease the brightness, press the ▼ key. The minimum value
is “0”.
To apply a setting value, press the SET
BZ STOP key.
* Press the MODE key to
To cancel a setting value, press the MODE key. The screen moves to return to the Normal mode.
the Normal mode.
Figure 2.5.1
Dimmer Setup

Note

When the device is turned OFF, the details are returned to their default “15”. Set the details again
as required when the device is turned ON.

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2.6 Changing Display LCD Contrast

(CONTRAST Adjustment)
To change the screen contrast, change the setting value at “CONTRAST SET”.
CONTRAST SET
Selection mode
(1) With the Normal mode displayed, press , and or in SET
▼
MODE BZ STOP ▼

order to display “CONTRAST SET”. (See section 2.3.1, “Moving

between Screens”.)
The current setting value is displayed in the screen.
(2) When you press the key the setting value is inversely dis-
SET
BZ STOP

played and the contrast can be set.

CONTRAST SET
Setup mode
The following key operations are possible in this screen.
To increase the contrast, press the key. The maximum value is
▼

“50”.
To decrease the contrast, press the ▼ key. The minimum value is
“0”.
To apply a setting value, press the SET
BZ STOP key.
To cancel a setting value, press the MODE key. The screen moves to
the Normal mode.

Figure 2.6.1
Contrast Setup

Note

When the device is turned OFF, the details are returned to their default “25”. Set the details again
as required when the device is turned ON.

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2.7 Correcting Deviation

To correct the deviation, change the correction value at “DEVIATION”.
DEVIATION
Selection mode
(1) With the Normal mode displayed, press MODE , and in order
▼ SET
BZ STOP

to display “DEVIATION”. (See section 2.3.1, “Moving between

Screens”.)
The current correction value is displayed in the screen. “E’ly” means
a “+” value (Easterly direction) and “W’ly” means a “-” value (West-
erly direction)
(2) When you press the key the setting value is inversely displayed
SET
BZ STOP
DEVIATION
Setup mode
and the deviation can be changed.

The following key operations are possible in this screen.

To change the correction value in the “+” direction (Easterly direc-
tion), press the key. The maximum value is +180.0°.
▼

To change the correction value in the “-” direction (Westerly direc-

tion), press the ▼ key. The minimum value is -179.9°.
To apply a correction value, press the SET
BZ STOP key.
To cancel a correction value, press the MODE key. The screen moves to
the Normal mode.

* Press the MODE key to return

to the Normal mode.

Figure 2.7.1
Deviation Setup

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2.8 Correcting Variation

To correct the variation, change the correction value at “VARIATION”.
VARIATION
Selection mode
(1) With the Normal mode displayed, press MODE , , and
▼ SET
▼
BZ STOP

in order to display “VARIATION”. (See section 2.3.1, “Mov-

ing between Screens”.)
The current setup mode and correction value are displayed
in the screen. “AUTO” means automatic setup, “MAN”
The SET key moves to the automatic
means manual setup, “E’ly” means Easterly, and “W’ly”
BZ STOP

setup screen when AUTO is

means Westerly. displayed and to the manual setup
screen when MAN is displayed.
(2) When you press the key, the screen moves to the “VARI-
SET
BZ STOP
VARIATION (automatic)
ATION” Setup mode. If the setup mode was previously set Setup mode
to “AUTO”, the automatic setup screen is moved to, and if
the setup mode was previously set to “MAN”, the manual
setup screen is moved to.
(To perform automatic setup, the GPS must be connected.)
(3) To switch automatic setup, press key.
▼

To switch manual setup, press ▼ key. VARIATION (manual)

To fix the setup mode, press the SET
key. Setup mode
BZ STOP

 Automatic setting
To set “AUTO”, variation is automatically corrected using
the GPS signal.
To move to the Normal mode, press the MODE key.
Entry of manual
 Manual setting correction
To set “MAN”, the screen moves to manual correction entry.

The following key operations are possible in manual collec-

tion entry.
To change the correction value in the Easterly direction,
press the key. The maximum value is 180.0° E’ly.
▼

To change the correction value in the Westerly direction,

press the ▼ key. The maximum value is 179.9° W’ly.
To apply a correction value, press the SET
BZ STOP key.
To cancel a correction value, press the MODE key. The screen
moves to the Normal mode.

* Press the MODE key to return to

the Normal mode.

Figure 2.8.1 Variation Setup

tip
Correction Example 1
The true heading is calculated as follows when the magnetic direction is 218.2°, deviation is 002.6° W’ly and vari-
ation is 004.7° E’ly:
True heading = magnetic direction + deviation + variation
=218.2 + (-002.6) +(+004.7)
=220.3
Accordingly, the true heading in this case becomes 220.3°.

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2.9 Correcting Alignment

To correct the alignment (installation error), change the correction value at “ALIGNMENT”. In this
screen, you can correct the sensor installation error with respect to
ALIGNMENT
the Magnetic Compass. Selection mode

(1) With the Normal mode displayed, press MODE , , , and

▼ SET
▼ ▼
BZ STOP

in order to display “ALIGNMENT”. (See section 2.3.1,

“Moving between Screens”.)
The password input screen is displayed.
Password input
(2) When you press the key, the screen moves to the “INPUT
SET
BZ STOP

PASSWD” Setup mode. The default password “00” is dis-

played.
(3) Press the or ▼ key to change the password.
▼

When you press the key, the device judges the password.
SET
BZ STOP

If the password is correct, the screen moves to “ALIGN-

MENT”. If the password is incorrect, the screen moves to the
“ALIGNMENT” Selection mode.
To move to the Normal mode, press the MODE key.

Note

Pay sufficient attention when performing this correction. The pass-
word for this correction is “43”.
If the screen moves to “ALIGNMENT”, turn off the system using ALIGNMENT
switch on the INTERCONNECT UNIT. Present data are kept in the
memory.

(4) “ALIGNMENT” corrects the installation error of the sensor 12

times from 000° in 30° increments.
Pressing the key performs the correction, and the device
SET
BZ STOP

stands by for correction at the next heading position. If there

is an error in the correction value of greater than ±10° with
respect to a predetermined value, a short buzzer sounds and
the FAIL LED lights to notify you of the error. Alignment correction is
(When this error occurs, all keys can no longer be operated. performed in 30° increments.
Repeatedly press the SET key
Immediately correct the position of the sensor. When the error during the correction.
BZ STOP

in the correct value falls within ±10°, theSET

key is enabled
BZ STOP

again so that you can continue the correction procedure.)

“COMPLETE” indicates that the alignment correction is
complete. Press the key to move to the “ALIGNMENT”
SET
BZ STOP

Selection mode.
End of
correction

Note

Alignment correction is required only in specific instances, for
example, when the sensor is replaced on the rigging or spare
compass. Normally, there is no need to make this setting.
Note that, with this function, this operation can no longer be Figure 2.9.1
cancelled when you move from password input to “ALIGNMENT” Alignment Correction

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2.10 Checking the data communication from

GPS receiver (OPTION)
To check the serial data signal from GPS receiver, verify the information at “INFORMATION”.

(1) With the Normal mode displayed, press MODE , and in order to INFORMATION
▼ ▼

display “INFORMATION”. (See section 2.3.1,“Moving between

Screens”.)
“GPS:” is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
If the reception state is normal, “GPS:O” is displayed. If it is
abnormal, “GPS: “ is displayed.
(This screen is not displayed when the GPS signal is not used.)
Figure 2.10.1
Information Menu

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2.11 Checking Error Information

To check error information, verify the information at “ERROR CHECK”.
ERROR CHECK
Selection mode
(when there is no error)
(1) With the Normal mode displayed, press MODE , , and in order
▼ ▼ SET
BZ STOP

to display “ERROR CHECK”. (See section 2.3.1, “Moving be-

tween Screens”.)
The current error information is displayed in the screen.
 When there is no error
ERROR CHECK
“NO ERROR” is displayed. Press the MODE key to move to the Nor- Selection mode
mal mode. (when there is an error)

 When there are any errors

“N ERRORS” is displayed. N is number of errors. Pressing SET
BZ STOP

key, “ERROR:” is displayed, and the error details are displayed.

The error status is displayed at “STATUS:”. “CANCELED” indi-
cates that the cause of the alarm has been removed, and “CON-
TINUE” indicates that the cause of the alarm is still present.
“Display No./total number of errors” is also displayed at the bot-
tom right of the screen.

The following key operations are possible in this screen.

Pressing the key when there are two or more errors displays
▼
When the SET key is pressed
BZ STOP

the error information in decreasing display No. order. with the cause of the error
status removed, the error
Pressing the ▼ key when there are two or more errors displays information in question that
the error information in increasing display No. order. was displayed is deleted.

If the cause of the alarm has been removed when the key is
SET
BZ STOP

pressed, the error information for that alarm disappears from the
display. If the cause of the alarm is still present, the display does
not change.
To move to the Normal mode, press the MODE key. * Press the MODE key to
return to the Normal mode.

Figure 2.11.1
Error Information
Display

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2.12 Checking Software Version Information

To check software version information, verify the information at “VERSION”.

(1) With the Normal mode displayed, press MODE , , , and

▼ ▼ SET
▼
Software Version
BZ STOP

or ▼ in order to display “VERSION”. (See section 2.3.1, Information Display

“Moving between Screens”.)
The software version is displayed.
Press the MODE key to return to the Normal mode.

Figure 2.12.1
Software Version Information
Display

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2.13 Performing an LCD Display/Buzzer Test

Perform the LCD display/buzzer test in the Normal mode.

(1) Display the Normal mode. (See section 2.3.1, “Moving between DISPLAY/BUZZER TEST
Screens”.)
Hold down both the and ▼ keys continuously. While both
▼

keys are held down, the test pattern is repeatedly displayed in

order “black”, “white”, “several types of vertical stripes” and then
back to “white” again so that you can inspect the state of the
LCD display.
During the test, the buzzer sounds, the FAIL LED lights, and
the backlight for the operation keys is displayed at maximum Figure 2.13.1
brightness. Display/Buzzer Test
To end the test, release the and ▼ keys.
▼

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2.14 Operation at an Error

“ERROR NOTICE” is automatically displayed on the LCD display when errors occurs.
At this time, the FAIL LED blinks and the buzzer sounds.

2.14.1 System Error ERROR NOTICE

(1) Information about the error that occurred is displayed at “ERROR NO-
TICE”.

2.14.2 CPU FAIL

When CPU FAIL is occurred, the FAIL LED lights and the buzzer sounds. * Press the MODE key to return
to the Normal mode.
To stop the buzzer, press the SET
BZ STOP key.
Figure 2.14.1
To return to the Normal mode, press the MODE key. Error Notice Display

Note
When an error occurs during data setup or a correction, the data will be invalid unless you have
completed the operation.

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3. DEVICE CONFIGURATION

3.1 External Appearance

The following shows the external appearance of this device.

TMC display

FLUXGATE sensor

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4. SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 Functional Specifications

(1) Heading output: 0.0 to 359.9°
(2) Data output: Heading signal IEC61162-1 (2 circuits)
Prow true heading HDT
Prow magnetic heading HDG
(3) Data output: Magnetic sensor heading signal (1 circuit) IEC61162-1
Position signal for variation correction (1 circuit) IEC61162-1
(4) Operating power voltage: 24 VDC (18 V to 36 V)
(5) Power consumption: 4W

4.2 Performance Specifications

(1) Display: True heading, magnetic heading, deviation, variation, alarm
(2) Data output: Heading IEC61162-1 (HDT, HDG)
4800 bps Output rate 200 ms

4.3 Environment
(1) Operating temperature range: -15°C to +55°C
(2) Operating humidity: 90% or less (no condensation)
(3) Vibration: ±1 mm ±10% (5 Hz to 13.2 Hz)
Max. acceleration 7 m/s2 (13.2 Hz to 100 Hz)

4.4 Configuration
For details on the system configuration, refer to the following:
Name of Device Model Description
TMC DISPLAY UNIT MPC430 TMC display/operation unit
FLUXGATE SENSOR UNIT MGS506 Fluxgate sensor
INTERCONNECT UNIT MPN031 Wiring relay board

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INTERCONNECT UNIT
(MPN031)

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4.5 Details of Data Output

The following describes the details of the output signals.

(1) Output signals: Heading signal IEC61162-1 (2 circuits)

(2) Output sentence: HDT true heading
HDG magnetic heading
(3) Output timing: 200 ms interval
(4) Serial format
Baud rate: 4800 bps
Data bit: 8 bit
Parity: None
Start bit: 1 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit
(5) Data format
 HDT (true heading)
$HCHDT,x.x,T*hh[CR][LF]
1 2
1: True heading
2: Checksum

 HDG (magnetic heading)

$HCHDG,x.x,x.x,a,x.x,a*hh[CR][LF]
1 2 3 4
1: Magnetic heading
2: Deviation (content of status, Easterly: E, Westerly: W)
3: Variation (content of status, Easterly: E, Westerly: W)
4: Checksum

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes the details of errors displayed in the error information display, probable
causes and remedies.

5.1 Error Codes

The table below summarizes error displays and a description of each error.
Display Description
SYSTEM
ROM error (checksum error)
ROM ERROR
SYSTEM
RAM error (read/write error)
RAM ERROR
SYSTEM
EEPROM error (read/write error)
EEPROM ERROR
SYSTEM Continuous pressing of key error (60 seconds) switch failure on continuously for 60
KEY FAILURE seconds or more.
SENSOR SIGNAL
Timeout (10 seconds) in serial transmission signal from pick-off sensor
TIMEOUT ERROR
SENSOR SIGNAL Data error in serial transmission signal from fluxgate sensor, protocol error, or
INVALID DATA checksum error (3 times continuously)
GPS SIGNAL
Timeout in POSITION-related data in serial transmission signal from the GPS
POS. TIMEOUT ERROR
GPS SIGNAL
UTC data timeout (10 seconds) in serial transmission signal from the GPS
UTC TIMEOUT ERROR
GPS SIGNAL Protocol error (same error type 60 times continuously) in serial transmission signal
PROTOCOL ERROR from the GPS
GPS SIGNAL POSITION-related data or checksum error (3 times continuously) in serial trans-
POS. INVALID DATA mission signal from the GPS
GPS SIGNAL UTC data or checksum error (3 times continuously) in serial transmission signal
UTC INVALID DATA from the GPS

Note

Errors relating to input signal from the GPS receiver are not detected in the following instances:
 When setting the device with a GPS receiver not connected in the system specifications
 When variation correction is set to manual correction entry even when a GPS receiver is
connected
Check the system specifications and setups.

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5.2 Possible Causes and Remedies

The following table summarizes details of errors, probable causes and remedies.
Details of errors Probable causes Remedies
Memory error
A ROM checksum error has Memory device error Replace the CPU1 board.
occurred.
Memory error
An error occurred in Memory device error Replace the CPU1 board.
reading/writing RAM.
Memory error
An error occurred in reading/writ- Memory device error Replace the CPU1 board.
ing EEPROM.
• A key has been held down continu-
Key entry error • Release your finger from the key.
ously for 60 seconds or more.
A key entry error occurred. • Replace the front panel.
• A key switch is broken.
Fluxgate sensor timeout • Reboot the system.
• Fluxgate sensor error
The transmission from the • Replace the fluxgate.
• Defective wiring
fluxgate stopped for 10 seconds. • Check wiring/connections.
Fluxgate sensor signal error • Fluxgate sensor error
A heading data error, transmis- • The same transmission error from the • Replace the fluxgate.
sion protocol error or checksum fluxgate occurred 3 times continuously. • Check wiring/connections.
error from the fluxgate occurred. • Defective wiring
GPS POSITION signal timeout • Reboot the system.
• GPS POSITION signal error
POSITION transmission from the • Replace the GPS.
• Defective wiring
GPS stopped for 10 seconds. • Check wiring/connections.
GPS UTC signal timeout • Reboot the system.
• GPS UTC signal error
UTC transmission from the GPS • Replace the GPS.
• Defective wiring
stopped for 10 seconds. • Check wiring/connections.
GPS signal protocol error
The same transmission error from the
An error occurred in the transmis- • Check connections.
GPS occurred 60 times continuously.
sion protocol from the GPS.
GPS POSITION signal error
• GPS POSITION error • Replace the GPS.
A POSITION data error or
• Defective wiring • Check wiring/connections.
checksum error occurred.
GPS UTC signal error
• GPS UTC error • Replace the GPS.
A GPS UTC data error or check-
• Defective wiring • Check wiring/connections.
sum error occurred.
• CPU Failure • Replace the CPU board.
CPU error
• Power down • Reboot the system.

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APPENDIX

Appendix 1. DIP Switch Settings

WARNING
Setting the DIP switches involves disassembling this device. However, disassembly of this device by the user
is strictly prohibited. Contact our service representative when DIP switch settings must be changed.

 S101
The following table summarizes the functions assigned to each switch.
NO. OFF ON Remarks
1 Unused
2 Unused
3 Unused
4 Unused
5 Reserved
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Enabled Disabled Automatic variation correct function using the GPS signal

 S102
This switch is exclusively for maintenance. Normally, set all switches to OFF.

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Appendix 2. Parts List

TMC DISPLAY (MPC430)

INTER CONNECT UNIT (MPN031)

Parts Name Parts Number

(1) FRAME ASSY V8115SD
(2) MEMBRANE SWITCH V8115SA
(3) LCD MODULE V8115RB
(4) CPU1 BD ASSY V8115NL
(5) TERMINAL BD ASSY V8115NG
(6) I.W. BD ASSY V8115NX
(7) TERMINAL BLOCKS V8115QB(8pin) / V8115QF(10pin)
(8) CABLE ASSY V8115QA(1.5m) / V8115QG(2m) / V8115QJ(5m)
(9) CORE 5T164E040-05

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MGS506-1 MGS506-2
FLUX GATE SENSOR FLUX GATE SENSOR

9
20
φ

S AURA
MARINE GEAR
S AURA
MARINE GEAR
15°

1 GRN HDM (C)

2 WHT HDM (H) 1 GRN HDM (C)
3 2 WHT HDM (H)
RED +12V
4 3 RED +12V
BLK GND (C)
5 YLW (N/C, (H) ) 4 BLK GND (C)
6 SHIELD 5 YLW (N/C, (H) )
6 SHIELD

MGS506-3 MGS506-4
FLUX GATE SENSOR FLUX GATE SENSOR

S AURA
MARINE GEAR S AURA
MARINE GEAR

1 GRN HDM (C) 1 GRN HDM (C)

2 WHT HDM (H) 2 WHT HDM (H)
3 RED +12V 3 RED +12V
4 BLK GND (C) 4 BLK GND (C)
5 YLW (N/C, (H) ) 5 YLW (N/C, (H) )
6 SHIELD 6 SHIELD

MGS506-5
FLUX GATE SENSOR

S AURA
MARINE GEAR

1 GRN HDM (C)

2 WHT HDM (H)
3 RED +12V
4 BLK GND (C)
5 YLW (N/C, (H) )
6 SHIELD

FLUXGATE SENSOR (MGS506)

MS CODE Parts Number Contents

MGS506-1 V8122SA SAURA (SR-165)
MGS506-2 V8122SB JL&G (MK2000)
MGS506-3 V8122SC NUNOTANI or TOKIMEC (Φ250mm)
MGS506-4 V8122SE SARACOM (JUPITER)
MGS506-5 V8122SF NUNOTANI (Φ210mm)

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Revision Information
 Title : MPC430 TMC Display User’s Manual
 Manual No. : IM 80B91C01-E

January 30, 2005 First Edition

July 07, 2006 Second Edition

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visit the Yokogawa Denshikiki website at the following address for information on this
product.
URL for inquiries:
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n Written by Yokogawa Denshikiki Co,.Ltd.
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